George Osborne quotes

A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives. (George Osborne)
The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at a time of real international instability we are a safe haven in the storm. View quote
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The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer. View quote
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Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics. View quote
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Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas. View quote
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I think the British people have a strong sense of what is fair. View quote
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Just as we should never balance the budget on the backs of the poor, so it is an economic delusion to think you can balance it only on the wallets of the rich. View quote
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Well British pension funds have not been investing the savings of British people in British infrastructure. View quote
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I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment. View quote
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If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth. View quote
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Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts. (George Osborne)
You cannot tackle Britain's debts without tackling the unreformed welfare system. View quote
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The Conservative party, the modern Conservative party, is on the side of people who want to work hard and get on. View quote
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Autism is a very serious condition. View quote
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I want to see genuine talent rewarded. View quote
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I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics. View quote
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Britain has no divine right to be one of the richest countries in the world. View quote
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Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world. View quote
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I want Britain to be a global financial centre but I want it to be properly regulated. View quote
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I have done everything I can to move Britain out of the financial danger zone. View quote
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I get a lot of letters from people. (George Osborne)
Believe me, I understand that most higher rate taxpayers are not the super-rich. View quote
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I didn't come from a traditional Tory background; it was urban and metropolitan. View quote
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I believe that I'm entitled to regard my pre-political life as off-limits in terms of what can be looked at and judged. View quote
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I believe in public services. View quote
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